Description

Atorec 40 MG Tablet is used to reduce the levels of bad cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. Along with taking this medicine, a change in diet and regular exercise is recommended. The medicine helps in reducing the long-term cardiovascular risks such as stroke, heart attacks, chest pain etc.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Atorec 40 MG Tablet

Coughsevere

Difficulty in swallowingsevere

Diarrheasevere

Impaired liver function

Joint painsevere

Muscle painsevere

Running Nose

Difficulty in breathing

Insomniarare

SEVERE

Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are experienced on a regular basis.

RARE

Observed in a small fraction of population.

This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

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Highlights

Commonly asked questions for Atorec 40 MG Tablet

Onset of action

The effect can be observed within 3 to 5 days of administration.

Duration of effect

The medicine remains active in the body for 3 to 4 days after onset of action.

Safe with alcohol?

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is it habit forming?

No habit forming tendencies were reported

Usage in pregnancy?

This medicine is not recommended for women who are or may become pregnant.

Usage while breast-feeding?

This medicine is not recommended for women who are breastfeeding due to a risk of severe adverse effect to the infant.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Atorec 40 MG Tablet

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Atorec 40 MG Tablet, and hence can be used as its substitute.

What is it prescribed for?

Uses of Atorec 40 MG Tablet

Primary Hypercholesterolemia (high levels of cholesterol in the blood)

Atorec 40 MG Tablet is used in the lowering of abnormally high levels of lipids in the blood.

Mixed Dyslipidemia

Atorec 40 MG Tablet is used to reduce high levels of LDL cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood (main constituents of body fat in humans and other animals, as well as vegetable fat). It also increases the levels of high density cholesterol.

Hypertriglyceridemia

Atorec 40 MG Tablet is used in the lowering of triglycerides in the blood.

Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia

Atorec 40 MG Tablet is also used in the management of blood cholesterol and lipid levels in cases where the condition is inherited.

Prevention of cardiovascular diseases

Atorec 40 MG Tablet is used in the prevention of stroke and heart attack if you are at risk due to conditions like Diabetes, Hypertension, Coronary Heart Disease etc.
It is also used in people who don't have an active disease but are exposed to multiple risk factors like smoking, age, family history of occurrence etc.

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When not to use?

Contraindications of Atorec 40 MG Tablet

Liver disease

Atorec 40 MG Tablet is not recommended if you have an active liver disease indicated by high levels of Transaminase levels in the body.

Allergy

Atorec 40 MG Tablet is not recommended if you have a known history of allergy to it.

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Dosage

Missed Dose

The missed dose can be taken as soon as you remember. If it is time for the next dosage then the missed dose can be skipped.

Overdose

It is recommended to discontinue the medication and contact your doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

- Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

- Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

Liver Disease

severe

Atorec 40 MG Tablet should be given with extreme caution if you have an active liver disease. The dosage has to be suitably adjusted and clinical monitoring of liver function is necessary. The medicine should be discontinued if the liver function is abnormal even after reducing the dosage.

Rhabdomyolysis

severe

Any incidence of a muscle disorder either active or historic should be reported to the doctor. The dosage needs to be very carefully adjusted in such cases. Clinical monitoring may be required in some cases. Any symptoms like muscle pain, weakness should be reported especially if it is accompanied by fever and unease.

Cognitive Impairment

moderate

Atorec 40 MG Tablet should be given with caution if you have any symptoms of memory loss, forgetfulness or confusion. The effects tend to go away once the use of statin is discontinued.

Diabetes

moderate

The doctor should be informed if you suffer from Diabetes. Atorec 40 MG Tablet should be taken with caution and close monitoring is required in such cases.

Food interactions

Consumption of grapefruit juice should be avoided while you are on Atorec 40 MG Tablet. Signs and symptoms like muscle pain and weakness, fever, and chills, swelling of joints, skin rash, nausea, vomiting should be reported to the doctor.

Lab interactions

Information not available.

This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Atorec 40 MG Tablet should be taken as instructed by the doctor. It can be taken with or without food. The quantity consumed should not be more or less than prescribed and the duration should be as instructed by the doctor. Any instance of side effect should be reported to the doctor.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

- This medicine is not recommended for women who are or may become pregnant.

Breast-feeding

- This medicine is not recommended for women who are breastfeeding due to a risk of severe adverse effect to the infant.

General warnings

Cognitive impairment

- Atorec 40 MG Tablet can cause forgetfulness, memory loss and confusion. But these side effects are reversible once the usage is stopped.

Increases blood sugar levels

- Atorec 40 MG Tablet can cause an increase in the blood glucose levels along with an increase in the Glycated Hemoglobin levels.

Muscle degradation in elderly

- Atorec 40 MG Tablet can cause muscle breakdown along with symptoms like severe tiredness and weakness. The risk increases if you are above 60 years of age.

Heavy alcohol consumption

- Atorec 40 MG Tablet can cause liver and kidney related problems if you consume alcohol very frequently in large quantities.

Liver impairment

- Atorec 40 MG Tablet can cause moderate to severe liver impairment. The risk of fatal liver failure is very high if you an active liver disease.

Rhabdomyolysis

- Atorec 40 MG Tablet can cause a fatal condition where the muscles in the body are degraded and substances are released into the blood which could damage the kidneys as well.

Stroke

- Atorec 40 MG Tablet can cause damaging side effects if you have had a stroke in recent times or are recovering from it.

Other details

Food timings: Information not available

Administration time: Information not available

Sleep inducing: Information not available

How it works

Atorec 40 MG Tablet is a drug that acts on an enzyme responsible for the production of cholesterol in the blood. Thus, the level of cholesterol produced in the blood gets reduced over time.

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